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<p>Helen McEntee: 'Russia has increased its attacks not just on critical infrastructure but on civilian infrastructure, and we’ve seen the largest number of civilian casualties since the beginning of the war.' File picture: PA</p>

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Helen McEntee: Triple lock not working for Ireland

Ukraine facing 'darkest winter', defence minister tells Representative Association of Commissioned Officers annual conference

<p>Patrick O’Donovan became ill at an EU presidency event held at the University of Limerick earlier this week. Picture: PA</p>

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Minister Patrick O’Donovan in intensive care following medical emergency in Limerick

<p>Phil Hogan has launched his campaign to be the next director general of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), having been nominated by the Government. File picture</p>

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Phil Hogan to spend 'significant' sum of own money in bid for top UN role

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Dublin AI summit ‘will not be affected by industrial action’

Irish Budget 2027

economy

EU finance chiefs reach preliminary deal on markets supervision

Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation protest - Dublin

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Public sector strikes likely as unions and Government cannot agree on agenda for talks

Heating oil delivery, nozzle placed into oil tank to refill

'Very difficult winter' for energy prices

Europe faces 'very real' security threats to energy infrastructure, EU presidency meeting of energy ministers in Dublin has heard

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting

Carbon tax changes under consideration as minister defends home energy grants

The Government is considering changes to carbon tax as rising energy and fuel costs put pressure on households and businesses

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

EU presidency limits Taoiseach’s hand in CAP fight — Christophe Hansen

EU presidency limits Taoiseach’s hand in CAP fight — Christophe Hansen

The EU agriculture commissioner indicated that attention should instead be focused on persuading countries, including Denmark and the Netherlands, to support a stronger agricultural budget

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

APTOPIX France EU Canada

Canada is knocking on Europe's door — Ireland should answer

Both Canada and Europe know the risks of economic and security dependence upon the United States

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

'Oil companies are exploiting the situation': Europe eyes windfall tax on energy giants as fuel prices rise

'Oil companies are exploiting the situation': Europe eyes windfall tax on energy giants as fuel prices rise

EU finance ministers are considering ways to tax what Germany's finance minister described as 'excessive profits' in the energy sector amid fears of a major energy price shock.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Taoiseach Micheál Martin to meet UK prime minister Andy Burnham in Manchester today

Irish and UK leaders meet in the wake of Donald Trump's unheralded call for Irish unity during his recent visit to Ireland

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland

Taoiseach says offshore counter-drone technology being pursued ahead of Trump visit

Micheál Martin says Ireland has strengthened its counter-drone capabilities as security preparations intensify for the US president’s visit

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Gardaí investigating alleged drone sighting off east coast

Gardaí investigating alleged drone sighting off east coast

The incident comes days before a high-profile visit of US President Donald Trump.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Irish Garda police force, office with blue lamp, 44 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin 1, D01 KD74, Ireland

Garda sergeants and inspectors reject travel and subsistence scheme

Majority of AGSI members vote against acceptance of the scheme

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

G7 summit

Threat of garda industrial action averted ahead of Donald Trump's Irish visit

Garda representatives are consulting members over cancelled leave, rest breaks and accommodation concerns during major State events

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

IRELAND-EU-DEFENCE-DIPLOMACY

S Ireland’s neutrality has a security problem — and Europe is starting to notice

Ireland’s low defence spending and reliance on Britain for security have exposed tensions at the heart of its military neutrality

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Taoiseach to Russia: 'Stop unbelievable Ukrainian carnage instead of lecturing Ireland'

Taoiseach to Russia: 'Stop unbelievable Ukrainian carnage instead of lecturing Ireland'

Mr Martin was responding to Russian ambassador Yuri Filatov’s accusation that the Irish Government was “copy-pasting EU conspiracy theories”

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

EU presidency is a chance for Ireland to finally start regulating Big Tech

EU presidency is a chance for Ireland to finally start regulating Big Tech

Has Ireland finally shaken the EU perception of being a 'soft touch' on tech multinationals? The EU presidency is the acid test, writes Owen Bennett

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

EU defence ministers meeting

Russia is escalating from hybrid threats to 'kinetic' attacks on Europe, EU ministers hear

Russian incursions in Romania, Latvia, Estonia, and Germany were cited as Helen McEntee and Kaja Kallas spoke at the EU defence ministers' informal meeting in Wicklow

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Ireland is neutral and has 'better neighbours', says EU diplomatic chief as defence spending questioned

Ireland is neutral and has 'better neighbours', says EU diplomatic chief as defence spending questioned

Defence minister Helen McEntee said Ireland’s defence budget will continue rising as EU ministers discuss security threats facing Europe

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland

Inside the Defence Forces operation helping gardaí secure Ireland’s EU Presidency

New joint structures give Garda commanders real-time access to Defence Forces intelligence and land, sea and air capabilities during major events

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

European Union Flags

Irish Examiner view: 'Strength through unity' must have substance

The gap between European declarations and European action has often been glaring

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Defence and competitiveness must be at the core of European budget

Defence and competitiveness must be at the core of European budget

Decades of shared European endeavour have created the everyday, integrated lives we enjoy - that is worth protecting

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Indian people attacked in Ireland

Calls for probe after surge of US-based messages targeting Ireland's Indian community

The campaign involved messages being sent to the Ireland India Council’s social media platforms and the phone number listed on its website

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Garda pursuit training could face delays due to EU presidency events, AGSI warns

Garda pursuit training could face delays due to EU presidency events, AGSI warns

AGSI deputy general secretary Kevin Bolger says resources and major international events could put pressure on planned pursuit training

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

State spends over €70k on opening ceremony for EU presidency

Food for a 'high-end canapé reception' for 450 people cost almost €11,750

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Afghanistan

Ireland did not take part in talks with Taliban — justice minister

Jim O’Callaghan confirms controversial meeting with Afghanistan's extremist leadership took place under auspices of previous EU presidency

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Spain Ceuta

Irish Examiner view: EU needs a united approach on immigration

Last week’s influx of some 60,000 people into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta presents Ireland with a challenge as current holder of the EU presidency

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

Ursula Von der Leyen urges stronger EU borders after crisis in Ceuta

Ireland to convene meeting of interior minister as European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called for stronger border protections and the use of physical barriers where necessary following the mass arrival of people to Ceuta

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Ireland should push for teenager social media ban during EU presidency, says French children's commissioner

Ireland should push for teenager social media ban during EU presidency, says French children's commissioner

Sarah El Haïry was speaking in Dublin after France adopted laws banning access to social media for children under the age of 15

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Ireland to fight for fishing industry in upcoming EU budget, marine minister says

Ireland to fight for fishing industry in upcoming EU budget, marine minister says

Meeting of EU fisheries ministers in Cork told Irish fishing industry in crisis, with current quotas making it difficult for the sector to survive

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

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Government clears path for purchase of long-range military radar system

Helen McEntee said Ireland expects to have the first elements of a new primary radar capability in place next year, with the full system operational by the end of 2028

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Warning of delays in Cork amid increased Garda presence and restrictions around City Hall

Warning of delays in Cork amid increased Garda presence and restrictions around City Hall

There is an increased garda presence in the city centre to facilitate a second day of EU Presidency meetings

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Friedrich Merz visit to Ireland

Lost without translation: 300 extra civil servants hired but Taoiseach left with failing headset

An event at Farmleigh with German chancellor Friedrich Merz descended into farce when a series of malfunctioning translation headsets left Micheál Martin struggling to follow proceedings

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Chancellor Merz in Ireland

German chancellor rejects claims Irish activist Daniel Tatlow-Devally faces ‘show trial’

Concerns have been raised about the treatment of Daniel Tatlow-Devally in custody, with politicians from both Government and opposition parties calling on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to send observers to hearings in the Ulm 5 trial

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Hundreds killed in Israeli attack on Gaza Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital

Israel targeting hospitals and doctors in Palestine 'part of the genocide', Helen McEntee told

Irish Health Care Workers for Palestine called for Ireland to ensure the EU-Israel Association is suspended during its six-month EU presidency

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Motorists warned of Cork traffic restrictions during EU Presidency fisheries meetings

Motorists warned of Cork traffic restrictions during EU Presidency fisheries meetings

Temporary road restrictions, enhanced security measures and drone detection systems will be in place during the two-day fisheries summit

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland

Taoiseach to express solidarity with victims of Berlin Pride attack during meeting with chancellor

The meeting in Dublin comes during Ireland’s six-month presidency of the EU Council with items including the EU’s next long-term budget, competitiveness, and enlargement set to be discussed.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Ireland's EU presidency must reclaim housing as a democratic project

Ireland's EU presidency must reclaim housing as a democratic project

Debate on housing and who has access to it is being rapidly filled by far-right extremists — Ireland can use this opportunity to shape an inclusive discourse, writes Valesca Lima

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Child Care Law Reporting Project

'Profits of tech industry being put before the rights of children'

European Parliament criticised for failing to find permanent solution to combat spread of child sexual abuse material through private online communications

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

John O'Brennan: Ireland could be crucial to Montenegro's EU accession chances

John O'Brennan: Ireland could be crucial to Montenegro's EU accession chances

Like Ireland in 1973, Montenegro is small, peripheral and insecure, in a world of increasingly volatile international relations and a multilateral order in retreat

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Social media ban for children under 16

Panel’s report backs EU-wide minimum age for social media use

European Commission-appointed experts back minimum age until tech companies introduce safety design features to protect children and adolescents

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb

New IRA suspected Garda resources were stretched by EU Presidency before explosives interception

Two people remain in custody after counter-terrorism officers intercepted an explosive device during a joint cross-border security operation

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Government urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial

Government urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial

Politicians concerned about Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s treatment in jail want Micheál Martin to send observers to Ulm 5 trial

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Trump US Lebanon

Trump imposes fresh tariffs on more than 80 countries, including EU member states

The new tariffs will replace a 10% global duty set to expire on Friday, and comes as after the US supreme court declared many of the earlier levies were illegal

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina refinery

'No adverse findings' in Aughinish Alumina report but lack of internal data since Russia invaded Ukraine, says Burke

"The Department has engaged with other jurisdictions including Sweden and Ukraine and conducted its own research"

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

Aughinish Alumina review finds no conclusive evidence of Russia weapons link

Taoiseach announces additional €125m in support for Ukraine as discussions focus on sanctions and the Aughinish Alumina investigation

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support

Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support

Visit to Ukraine includes meetings with political leaders, humanitarian organisations and the Irish community during Ireland's EU Presidency

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

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Calls for Government to focus on simplifying digital regulations

Technology Ireland warns that digital compliance costs for firms are mounting — surging by more than 50% since 2013 alone

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026